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Viable URL Media Uploader

v1.1.0

by Ahsan Amin · updated 18 days ago

Media uploader that adds attachments from URLs to your WordPress media library. Upload images, videos, PDFs, and more with just a URL.

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Rank
#16,978
Down29 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 94
90+ reported · High
Total downloads
2.1K
2,129 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
5 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +208.3% (30d)·Toward 100+ · ETA ~1d

Viable URL Media Uploader at a glance

Viable URL Media Uploader is a WordPress plugin by Ahsan Amin with 90+ active installs, the #16,978 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 208% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.1.0 came out on Oct 22, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 7 plugins tagged “media uploader”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2025.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

Showing the last 30 days. Full history comes with any paid plan.See plans

Downloads over time

Download stats

725 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Viable URL Media Uploader Compare series
Downloads over time: 28 days across 1 series.50Oct 10Oct 15Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 6Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateViable URL Media Uploader
Nov 6, 202614
Nov 5, 202611
Nov 4, 202616
Nov 3, 202615
Nov 2, 202624
Nov 1, 202619
Oct 31, 20269
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202616
Oct 28, 202612
Oct 27, 202613
Oct 26, 202614
Oct 25, 202619
Oct 24, 202619
Oct 23, 202647
Oct 22, 202673
Oct 21, 202619
Oct 20, 202622
Oct 19, 202652
Oct 18, 202646
Oct 17, 202654
Oct 16, 202680
Oct 15, 202645
Oct 14, 202620
Oct 13, 202610
Oct 12, 202614
Oct 11, 202611
Oct 10, 202618

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 94 · +9.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.8590Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202694
Nov 8, 202694
Nov 7, 202694
Nov 5, 202693
Nov 4, 202692
Nov 3, 202692
Nov 2, 202692
Nov 1, 202691
Oct 31, 202691
Oct 30, 202690
Oct 29, 202685
Oct 28, 202685
Oct 27, 202686

Rank over time

#16,978 · up 688 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#17K#17.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#16,978
Nov 8, 2026#16,949
Nov 7, 2026#16,868
Nov 6, 2026#16,891
Nov 5, 2026#16,912
Nov 4, 2026#17,043
Nov 3, 2026#17,112
Nov 2, 2026#17,022
Nov 1, 2026#17,096
Oct 31, 2026#17,143
Oct 30, 2026#17,317
Oct 29, 2026#17,667
Oct 28, 2026#17,673
Oct 27, 2026#17,666

Growth %

Average +0.69% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026+0.54%
Nov 5, 2026+1.09%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+1.10%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026+1.11%
Oct 30, 2026+5.88%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-1.16%

Active installs band

90+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.808590Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202690+
Nov 8, 202690+
Nov 7, 202690+
Nov 6, 202690+
Nov 5, 202690+
Nov 4, 202690+
Nov 3, 202690+
Nov 2, 202690+
Nov 1, 202690+
Oct 31, 202690+
Oct 30, 202690+
Oct 29, 202680+
Oct 28, 202680+
Oct 27, 202680+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #17673 → #16912Downloads -56.7%Installs 80+ → 90+
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.068%
  • v1.132%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1.0
Requires WordPress
5.6.0
Tested up to
7.1.4
Requires PHP
7.0
First released
Dec 8, 2025
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Viable URL Media Uploader

How many websites use Viable URL Media Uploader?

Viable URL Media Uploader is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,978 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Viable URL Media Uploader been downloaded?

2,129 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats

When was Viable URL Media Uploader last updated?

Version 1.1.0 came out on Oct 22, 2026 (2 weeks ago).

Is Viable URL Media Uploader compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.

Is Viable URL Media Uploader still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 2 weeks ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Viable URL Media Uploader have?

5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Viable URL Media Uploader?

The plugins most like Viable URL Media Uploader, by the tags they share, are Media Deduper (9K+), Custom Upload Dir (5K+) and Media Search Enhanced (5K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

5 reviews

  • 5 stars: 5 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Viable URL Media Uploader
Estimated installs≈ 94
Reported installs90+
Rating5.0
Reviews5
Total downloads2.1K
AuthorAhsan Amin
First releasedDec 8, 2025
Version1.1.0
Requires WP5.6.0
Requires PHP7.0
Last updatedOct 22, 2026

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